A trip to Brisbane would not be complete without experiencing the city’s vibrant gay nightclub and party scene.

The Boot Co. is a nonprofit, members-only organisation that hosts monthly events, an annual Leather Pride and other activities that are usually geared towards leather, uniform & fetish gay crowd in Brisbane.

The group get together on the first Saturday of every month at The Sportsman Hotel in the Mineshaft bar. For details of upcoming events, check out their website.

For over 30 years, The Beat has been one of Brisbane’s biggest and most iconic gay venues. This massive nightclub features 6 unique bars, from the popular Main Bar to the 70’s & 80’s music played in the Street Bar. There’s even an onsite shop.

The place to be in Brisbane if you want to go out, make new friends and have some fun. Very popular, and particular busy on the weekend, with plenty of hot guys.

Weekly gay dance party, taking place every Sunday at EI8HT club. Expect lots of glamour, live music and outrageous performances from this gay night, as Fluffy and the gang play host to dance groups, international DJ’s and plenty of hot men each week.

The music here is mainstream, so if you like your pop tunes, then this is the place for you. In recent years, Fluffy has been playing host to icons from gay culture, including Rickie Lee and RuPaul.

BrisBears (since 1993) is a social club for bears, friends and admirers in Brisbane, which organises various events and gatherings in the city throughout the year.

The club welcomes guys from all walks of life to their pack. The group meets every 3rd Saturday of the month at The Sportsman Hotel for a themed night, with dress codes. The group organises other activities, too – check their website for agenda.